Press Releases, News Archive

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2001

American Botanical Council Announces New Safety Information on Kava (12/20/2001)

Review of Herb Literature and Independent Testing Show that Suspected Toxic Chemical Colchicine is Not Found in Ginkgo (8/30/2001)

Saw Palmetto treats enlarged prostate symptoms in new controlled study (6/5/2001)

Questions Raised About Latest St. John"s Wort Study in JAMA (4/13/2001)

Herb Experts Clarify Kava Safety (1/2/2001)

2000

American Botanical Council Recommends Cooperative Industry/Government Review of Safety and Benefits of Herb Ephedra (12/21/2000)

Organization Says Science Supports Benefits of Garlic (9/28/2000)

Herbal Supplements Are Regulated, Says Pharmaceutical Executive (9/20/2000)

American Botanical Council counters inaccurate media reports: Herbal supplements do not contain animal tissue (7/30/2000)

Herbal Medicine - Expanded Commission E Monographs now available (1/10/2000)

1999

HerbalGram named as Alternative Press Award Finalist (12/15/1999)

American Botanical Council and City of Austin Host Rainwater Harvesting Facilities Tour (5/21/1999)

New Study: The Popular Herb Echinacea May Not Prevent Colds, But it Still Works as a Treatment (4/28/1999)

Guide to Herbal Medicine Chosen as Finalist For Medical Book of the Year (4/18/1999)

Pioneer of Aromatherapy Visits Austin (3/1/1999)

1998

Confused on Garlic Products: JAMA Study on Garlic Oil Not Applicable to Most Garlic Products in U.S. (6/18/1998)

Popular Press Misreports Value of Echinacea Says American Botanical Council. New Study Acknowledges Value of Echinacea for Treating Colds (11/13/1998)

California Supplement Manufacturer Pledges $500,000 for New Library at American Botanical Council (10/23/1998)

Nonprofit Organization Publishes Authorative Guide to Herbal Medicines (10/16/1998)